3.8K views · 62 reactions | Saddened to hear of Willie Williams' passing today. A visit from Jesse Owens in high school motivated the Hall of Famer to begin running in 1948. In 1956, Williams broke Owens' 100-meter dash record. Watch as Willie describes that day in Berlin. We will all miss his smile. | Fighting Illini Athletics | Facebook

1.5K views · 116 reactions | Jesse Owens won the gold medal for the 100 meter dash on August 3, the first of four he would win at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Tradition called for the leader of the host country to congratulate the gold medal winner, but Hitler refused to greet Owens. | American Experience | PBS | Facebook